U0420
DTC U0400-U05FF
Diagnostic Instructions
* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
DTC Descriptor
Refer to Control Module U Code List Control Module U Code List.
Circuit/System Description
Some devices are constantly receiving information from other devices through serial data communication network. The invalid data code will be set when a receiving device detects a discrepancy in information it receives from another device causing its integrity to be questioned. The symptom byte listed in the DTC Descriptor is for engineering reference only. No external circuit diagnosis is involved.
Conditions for Running the DTC
Battery voltage is between 9-16 V and data link communications operate normally.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The device is not configured properly.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
* A current DTC clears when the malfunction is no longer present.
* A history DTC clears when the device ignition cycle counter reaches the reset threshold, without a repeat of the malfunction.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
* Data Communication Schematics [1][2]Electrical Diagrams
* Control Module References Control Module References
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views Fuel Pump and Level Sensor Assembly
Description and Operation
Data Link Communications Description and Operation Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
* Circuit Testing Circuit Testing
* Connector Repairs Connector Repairs
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
* Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
1. Engine running for 10 seconds.
2. Ignition ON, engine OFF, verify DTC U0400-U05FF is not set.
• If DTC U0400-U05FF is set along with other DTCs set
Diagnose all other DTCs first. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle.
• If DTC U0400-U05FF is set without other DTCs set
1. Program the device specified by the DTC descriptor.
2. Verify the DTC does not set.
• If the DTC sets, replace the appropriate device.
• If the DTC does not set
3. All OK.
• If DTC U0400-U05FF is not set
3. All OK
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the repair.
Control Module References Control Module References for device replacement, programming and setup